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Dictionary of Bible Themes

A symbol of purity and regeneration reflecting godliness, and also a symbol of victory.

Matthew 17:1-2

White used symbolically

Of purity and holiness

See also

Daniel 7:9

pp Mk 9:2-3

Matthew 28:2-3
John 20:12
Acts 1:10

pp Mk 16:5

Revelation 1:12-14; 4:4; 6:1-2; 19:11-14; 20:11
Isaiah 1:18

See also

Of forgiveness and regeneration

Psalms 51:7
Revelation 3:4-5,18; 6:11; 7:9,13-14
Matthew 23:27

See also

Of superficial righteousness

Ezekiel 13:10-15; 22:28
Acts 23:3
Ecclesiastes 9:7-8

Of joy

Esther 1:6

White used descriptively

Lamentations 4:7

See also

Genesis 30:37; 49:12
Exodus 16:31
Leviticus 11:18

the manna

Leviticus 13:3-4,38-39
2 Kings 5:27

Skin diseases:

Judges 5:10-11
Esther 8:15
Job 6:6; 41:32
Joel 1:7
Zechariah 1:8; 6:1-6
Matthew 5:36

White horses:

Revelation 2:17

See also

2063 Christ, perfection
4803 breadth
4807 colours
4850 south
5145 clothing
6652 forgiveness
7342 cleanliness
7416 purification
8324 purity
8767 hypocrisy
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